New members join TBCCI’s Board of Directors

New members join TBCCI’s Board of Directors

TBCCI’s board of directors introduced three new board members at its recent networking evening. The three senior executives are Dr. Deniz Gungen of APCO Worldwide, Dr. Martin Bennett of BAE Systems, and Celal Baykal of Turkish Airlines. Dr. Martin Bennett will also be serving as the TBCCI Vice-Chairman. Visit Board Members page to view the full list of TBCCI’s Board of Directors.

Mr. Gungen holds a PhD in political science from Boston University, an MA in global finance, trade and economic integration from the University of Denver and a BA in international relations from Bilkent University. Read more.

Dr. Martin Bennett | Chief Executive – Turkey | BAE Systems

Martin is a senior executive in the defence, aerospace and security sector. From an engineering background he has many years successful experience in international business strategy, market development and campaign management working in international markets across the globe.

In July 2015 Martin took up the role of Managing Director – Central Region based in Abu Dhabi, with responsibility for markets in Central Asia, Turkey, the Middle East and Africa. In October 2016 Martin moved to Ankara to take up the appointment as Chief Executive for Turkey following its designation as one of BAE Systems’ seven strategic markets.

Martin has an MBA from the University of Leicester and has been awarded a Doctorate from the University of Liverpool with his accepted thesis on international industrial alliances. He is married with two children and has interests in golf, football, flying and collecting antique maps. Read more.

Celal Baykal | General Manager – London | Turkish Airlines

Celal Baykal is the General Manager of Turkish Airlines for London within the United Kingdom, who will be celebrating his 12th work anniversary this year at Turkish Airlines. In 2018, Mr Baykal was appointed as the General Manager for London which has one of the busiest flight frequencies amongst the Turkish Airline networks and connects passengers to a variety of Turkish Airlines destinations via Istanbul.

Celal Baykal is a young, vibrant and an active Manager at Turkish Airlines and has been very successful at all stations he has been appointed to. Mr Baykal speaks fluent Turkish, Dutch and English and holds a BA in Business Administration from Istanbul University and a Master in Science of Marketing from Erasmus University in Rotterdam. Read more.

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